Can "Ubuntu 14.04.2 LTS" be installed on a Thinkpad with Intel processor?

[uberman]

I was advised that installing Linux Ubuntu would be OK on a Thinkpad T61 or X201 with Intel CPUs running at 2.20 and 2.53 respectively. I was concerned because the OS has the initials ...amd..." in the download. Thanks, "lxskllr."

I was concerned that the "amd" meant only AMD CPUs.

I've never used Linux before.

 

[TheELF]

Amd64 is a technology, it's basicaly x64 so anything 64bit and there is no problem with running it on intel as long as the CPU is 64bit compatible, which any newer part is.

 

[Essence_of_War]

I was advised that installing Linux Ubuntu would be OK on a Thinkpad T61 or X201 with Intel CPUs running at 2.20 and 2.53 respectively. I was concerned because the OS has the initials ...amd..." in the download. Thanks, "lxskllr."

I was concerned that the "amd" meant only AMD CPUs.

I've never used Linux before.

They differentiate 32-bit and 64-bit x86 installs by "i386" and "amd64". All the CPUs that the T61 uses support 64-bit instructions, so you can use whichever version you'd like, but the T61 can accept up to 8 GB of RAM, and you'll only be able to take advantage of ~3 GB or so if you're using the 32-bit OS.

I've used 12.04 on a thinkpad T60 and was very happy with it. I'd be surprised if the T61 would have problems with 14.04.

 

[uberman]

I only have 2 gb of RAM on the T61. Is that OK, and thanks.

 

[Essence_of_War]

I did too! You should be fine.

 

[uberman]

Thanks.

 

[xaeniac]

yes i have xubuntu on a t61; you may want to try that instead as it is quite a bit lighter.